
Macedonian Cabbage Rolls (Sarma)
Ingredients (25)
- FOR THE CABBAGE:
- 25 to 30 pickled (fermented) cabbage leaves, if you can't find pickled cabbage leaves, use fresh cabbage, instead
- 1 head cabbage leaves separated (use these if you can't find pickled cabbage leaves)
- Water
- Salt
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1 cup halved walnut pieces
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 2 cups hot water or vegetable broth, you can also use chicken broth, or beef broth
Directions
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